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Yerakis Family History

Yerakis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Petrakis, Xenakis, Yerkes, Yerks, Serafin, Rais, Paradis, Berkes

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Where is the Yerakis family from?

You can see how Yerakis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yerakis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yerakis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Yerakis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yerakis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yerakis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Yerakis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yerakis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Yerakis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Yerakis. For the veterans among your Yerakis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yerakis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1992, in the United States, Yerakis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yerakis in 1973 was 71, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yerakis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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